Clementine Art

I love these art supplies from Clementine Art. They are all natural, certified non-toxic and environmentally friendly. But the great packaging and clean product design is enough to inspire my inner artist. Sold!

Natsko Seki

I want to share with you one of my favorite artists, Natsko Seki. Raised in Japan, Natsko now lives in London, but enjoys success in both cities. Her impressive client list includes Louis Vuitton, Bloomsbury Publishing and American Express magazine.


{Playground}

I came across her travel and lifestyle work last year and was immediately drawn to the combination of sketch and collage.


{Louis Vuitton Japan- a relaxing weekend}

{Louis Vuitton Japan- Dream Island vacation}

{Louis Vuitton Japan- a dreamy night in Paris}

Gloom-Busting Balloons

With the gloomy days we’ve been having here in New England, and the incessant cold I’ve been fighting for the past week, I find myself yearning for some cheerful, funny goodness and fortunately that’s what I found in the latest edition of W magazine.

Among the high glam and glossy beauties I stumbled across a small blurb on the fantastic work of Buster Balloon…it was the tiny inflated Elvis that caught my attention (anything Elvis makes me chuckle).

Based out of Southern California, the balloon twisting genius has traveled the globe teaching, performing, and uncovering new and amazing balloon ideas to adults and kids alike. He’s even inspired famed artist, Jeff Koons (known for his own larger-than-life balloon sculptures made of stainless steel) and has collaborated with Koons on a “top secret” project. Now…THAT is something I am very interested in seeing! Until then, these fun pics of Buster’s work will have to suffice…enjoy!





{all pictures via www.acmeballoon.com}

The Art of Hunter Stabler

{images of artwork by Hunter Stabler found on notcot}

So we survived the El Diablos, although I am feeling a little "tired" today...{wink}. The delicious food, drinks and laughter of friends was a great way to spend a Tuesday evening. I hope a little Cinco de Mayo went on in your house too. On my way home from work I stopped at the market to pick up some fresh cilantro and I saw another reveler with her cart full of taco ingredients. You have to love the connection to those who understand how to take advantage of little things for the huge impact fun can have in your day to day. I am lucky to work with people that are all revelers. In fact, I think it's a necessity for most positions. We all wear our party pants everyday.

So, here we have the paper party for Papershapers by Hunter Stabler. A celebration of intricacy and detail, layered over more of the same. He has an MFA from Penn in painting, but can handle an exacto like a magic laser wand. I have some extensive experience with the exacto myself, and let me just say that his love for detail and his patience for grandeur are commendable to say the least. Precision is key, and Hunter Stabler looks like a master. I just love the huge scale and the repetitive patterns that create a mesh of texture, creating paper laced insanity for the eyes.

Artist Flora S. Bowley

{Witnessing Skies of Birds, acrylic on canvas, 48"x60"}

This past week I came across the work of Flora S. Bowley via Design Milk and I am completely enamored. Her use of color and the combination of organic and abstract images is amazing. She lives and works in Portland, OR, but shows her work throughout the US.

{Rainwash, acrylic on canvas, 47"x62"}

In addition, she offers a unique service of “Wedding Paintings”, where she will attend your wedding ceremony and paint her “interpretation of the event, highlighting symbols, surroundings, colors, flowers and words that make the union memorable.” That may be the greatest wedding gift ever. For additional information and work, visit here.

{Morning Magic, acrylic on canvas, 48"x52"}